HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1104.12 – Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats
HS code 1104.12 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal grains, rolled or flaked, of oats. It is used for rolled oats, quick oats, instant oats, jumbo oats and oat flakes.
What HS 1104.12 covers
This HS code covers cereal grains that have been specifically rolled or flaked, and are derived from oats. These products are a cornerstone of the breakfast cereal industry and a popular ingredient in baking and health foods. International trade involves large food manufacturers, health food brands, and agricultural processors. The process typically involves steaming and then flattening the oat groats, creating products like rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats. The global demand for these products is consistently high, driven by their nutritional benefits and versatility, making them a significant commodity in the processed food sector.
- Covers
- Rolled oats
- Quick oats
- Instant oats
- Jumbo oats
- Oat flakes
- Traditional oats
- Examples
- Quaker Oats Old Fashioned
- Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
- McCann's Irish Oatmeal
- Nature Valley Granola
Codes often confused with 1104.12
Common mistake. Can be confused with whole oat grains (1004.00) or steel-cut oats (1104.22) due to different levels of processing (rolling vs. cutting).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110412, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110412 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $192M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $132M 15% of world exports
- 3 Chile $83M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $911M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $195M 22% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $52M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 France $38M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $903M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1104.12
Brazil does not split HS 1104.12: its NCM code is 1104.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1104.12
What is HS code 110412?
HS code 110412 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats. This HS code covers cereal grains that have been specifically rolled or flaked, and are derived from oats. These products are a cornerstone of the breakfast cereal industry and a popular ingredient in baking and health foods. International trade involves large food manufacturers, health food brands, and agricultural processors. The process typically involves steaming and then flattening the oat groats, creating products like rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats. The global demand for these products is consistently high, driven by their nutritional benefits and versatility, making them a significant commodity in the processed food sector.
What products fall under HS code 110412?
Rolled oats, quick oats, instant oats, jumbo oats, oat flakes, traditional oats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110412?
Can be confused with whole oat grains (1004.00) or steel-cut oats (1104.22) due to different levels of processing (rolling vs. cutting).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110412?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110412 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($192M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($132M) and Chile ($83M). World exports came to about $911M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 110412?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110412 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($195M, 22% of world imports), the Netherlands ($52M) and France ($38M). World imports came to about $903M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 110412 structured?
HS code 110412 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110412?
In Brazil, HS code 110412 is NCM 1104.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.